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Before visibility: The bureaucracy behind Trump-Xi diplomacy
In global politics, what is visible is rarely what is decisive. Summits between major powers, official statements, and…
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The romance and reality of a multipolar world
History rarely changes in a single dramatic moment. More often, global transformations unfold gradually until the old…
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Two Centuries of American Intervention in Liberia: Africa, global powers, and a surprising reality
BOOK REVIEW Some books in political history do more than merely provide information; they reshape the reader's…
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Growing up with screens: A generation at risk
It's been a decade of observing and witnessing children as young as toddlers, who effortlessly could navigate, operate…
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FLAME
Tormented, disconsolate, Hag- ridden, outrageously Unhappy, lies , the Soul, In the midst of thy devilry. Ignited by…
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The Gulf region needs a dome of friendship, not an Iron Dome
There are moments in history when wars do more than destroy military assets; they expose the fragility of entire…
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Trump, Modi and the forgotten lessons of Shakkar Din of Pakistan
Modern power is no longer defined by whether communication is loud or silent. It is defined by how communication is…
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One-China principle remains the foundation of regional stability
China's latest objection to Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's video address at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit has once…
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Lessons from US-Iran peace negociations
We are past ten weeks in the war when the US-Israel imposed unprovoked war on Iran. This war has seriously impacted the…
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Understanding New Economic Geography and its impact on Pakistan's regional trade development
New Economic Geography (NEG), was promoted by Paul Krugman in the 1990's. He explained why agglomeration takes place?…
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Morocco visit, participation in Marka-e-Haq ceremony
I am writing this column from Morocco, where I have arrived along with 15-members delegation of Pakistani businessmen…
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Trump's China visit amid Iran war may redefine global power equations
The announcement that Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Xi Jinping…
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Trump's options - victory or reconciliation
The evolving situation around Iran, the United States, and Israel reflects a familiar but dangerous cycle of…
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The four-day war of May 2025: The moment South Asia's military balance changed
Certain wars in the history of the subcontinent are not fought solely on the battlefield. They also determine the…
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Pakistan's national unity, responsible response, and historic success
May 2025 will be remembered as one of the most sensitive and defining periods in the recent history of South Asia. The…
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TUMULT OF DISUNITY
Once conjoined, now in disharmony, The twains shall never meet, Distanced, separated, withdrawn, Voice of their soul…
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10th May : A day of reaction and strategic responsibility
In structured systems, Newton's third law describes balance: every action produces a reaction. But in political…
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China's education revolution: Building talent for a new era of modernization
China's rapid rise as a global economic and technological power has not been accidental. Behind its transformation lies…